Cook-Heart

About the role

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Prepare and cook foods, such as meats, soups, sauces, gravies, starch, entrees, vegetables, and special orders.
• Ensure food is prepared according to menu.
• Confer with supervisors regarding the use of leftovers and menu changes.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area and personal cleanliness.
• Work with department employees to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food services as a cook.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; ability to read and comprehend recipes.
• Ability to use simple arithmetic and keep simple records.
• Ability to use simple office machines, meat slicers, mixers, steamers, and other institutional cooking equipment.
• Ability to perform several tasks (assembling trays, reading menus, etc.) simultaneously.
• Ability to handle high‑stress situations.
• Ability to produce products with last‑minute notice and be successful.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept guidance.